The Elder Scrolls

Drauger

During the Merethic Era, dragons in Skyrim and elsewhere terrorized and subjugated the mortal races, led by Alduin, the first dragon and self-proclaimed aspect of Akatosh. Dragon priests kept the population enthralled and obedient by means of a widespread dragon-worshipping cult, the Dragon Cult, and many people of this era became the undead draugr that still prowl the crypts of Skyrim, Solstheim, Atmora, and anywhere else the dragon priests “kept peace between dragons and men”.